City

Salley, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Aiken County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,212Population
💰$38,710Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$124,000Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.9%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 45.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White47.9%
Hispanic2.4%
Black45.6%
Asian0.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty31.0% ▲ 210% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.9%)
HS Graduate649 (44.8%)
Some College187 (12.9%)
Associates220 (15.2%)
Bachelors135 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree230 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad44.8%
Some College12.9%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,710 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$124,000 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$650/mo
Total Housing Units1,294
Vacant Units274

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
61%
About Salley, SC

Salley is a city in South Carolina, located in Aiken County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,212 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Salley is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,710 is below the national average. Approximately 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Salley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $650 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salley is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.9%.

Salley, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Salley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29137 2,212 $38,710 $124,000 $650 6.2% 25.2% 79.4%